Surprise former F1 champion speaks out AGAINST environmental bans
Surprise former F1 champion speaks out AGAINST environmental bans
Sebastian Vettel has said that environmental bans on cars and motorbikes shouldn't be considered, and that there are alternatives out there.
The four-time world champion has been known for speaking out on environmental issues, and even suggested when he retired that the impact the sport has on the environment played a part in his decision.
He has often campaigned for alternatives to petrol and diesel vehicles, but has now ruled out a complete ban.
READ MORE: Vettel addresses SENSATIONAL racing return rumours following F1 departure
Speaking to Red Bull-based magazine The Red Bulletin, Vettel said "I think it's important not to talk about bans and waivers, but to emphasise the alternatives, and they often already exist.
“Cars and motorcycles are cultural assets. A lot of good has come of it. We should not abolish them, but keep them alive.”
"Enjoy the moment"
When leaving Formula 1, Vettel said that he understood that "part of my passion, my job, has to do with things that I'm not a fan of."
There has been some rumours circling around that Vettel may return to the sport when the more environmentally-friendly V6 hybrid era comes in in 2026, and that he may either return to the grid or become an advisor as the sport attempts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
In his downtime, Vettel still likes to ride around on his “old motorcycles”, just for fun.
“It still gives me a lot of pleasure. On the other hand, I understand people who see the climate catastrophe as an existential threat to themselves. I personally work very hard on this balancing act of not letting myself be guided by fear and being able to enjoy the moment,” said Vettel.
READ MORE: Nico Rosberg: Sky F1 pundit and former world champion
Related
Change your timezone:
Latest News
F1 News Today: Horner BLAMED for Newey nightmare as ‘absolute b******s’ Red Bull claims slammed
- 5 minutes ago
Hamilton F1 rival makes astonishing admission with Verstappen claim
- 12 minutes ago
McLaren boss keen for stunning Alonso REUNION
- 1 hour ago
Schumacher BLAMES Horner for Red Bull's Newey nightmare
- 2 hours ago
Hamilton in Ferrari F1 SHOCK after team snub revealed
- 2 hours ago
Newey set for CRUCIAL meeting over Red Bull future
- 3 hours ago
Related news
Marko reveals Vettel requirements for stunning F1 comeback
Wolff drops Vettel F1 return clue
Vettel considering 'interesting' F1 return option
Hamilton backs Vettel to REPLACE him at Mercedes
F1 Standings
Drivers
- Oliver Bearman
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
- Pierre Gasly
- Esteban Ocon
- Sergio Pérez
- Max Verstappen
- Alexander Albon
- Logan Sargeant
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Nico Hülkenberg
- Kevin Magnussen
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
- Valtteri Bottas
- Zhou Guanyu
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Yuki Tsunoda
Races
- Gulf Air Grand Prix of Bahrain 2024
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Australia 2024
- MSC Cruises Grand Prix of Japan 2024
- Grand Prix of China 2024
- Miami Grand Prix 2024
- Gran Premio dell'Emilia Romagna 2024
- Grand Prix of Monaco 2024
- Grand Prix du Canada 2024
- Gran Premio de España 2024
- Grand Prix of Austria 2024
- Grand Prix of Great Britain 2024
- Grand Prix of Hungary 2024
- Grand Prix of Belgium 2024
- Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Italy 2024
- Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2024
- Grand Prix of Singapore 2024
- Grand Prix of the United States 2024
- Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2024
- Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2024
- Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024
- Qatar Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2024
About GPFans
GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.
With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.
Follow us on your favorite social media channel
Corporate & Media
Innovatieweg 20C7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860